Bellagio & Varenna, Lake Como, Private tour
Overview
In Bellagio you can admire the fantastic panorama of Lake Como and also walk through the splendid gardens of Villa Melzi. The guided tour will be walking across the downtown, then we will see the gardens of villa Melzi, later by a ten minutes trip to cross the lake by public ferry boat we will go to the town of Varenna visiting first the splendid Villa Monastero and Varenna. Please take note that the entrance tickets to all villas and all ferry boat transfers are not included in the price of the guided tour and must be paid at local cash desks. PLEASE NOTE THAT: THIS IS NOT A BOAT TOUR! WE ARE CROSSING THE LAKE FROM BELLAGIO TO VARENNA AND BACK BY PUBLIC FERRY BOAT, THERE ISN'T ANY PRIVATE BOAT! note that: from November to March 15th all Villas and gardens are closed, off season the tour will be walking around only. Meeting point: Bellagio, Piazza Mazzini,30 (right outside Hotel du Lac). Please if you don't know, ask how to get to Bellagio in case you are arriving from somewhere else.
What's Included
- Varenna: private walking guided tour
- Bellagio: guided walking tour with professional tour guide
- Meals Food and drink is not included
- THIS IS NOT A PRIVATE BOAT TOUR! WE ARE CROSSING THE LAKE USING A PUBLIC FERRY BOAT! NOTE THIS!
- Villa Monastero
- I Giardini Di Villa Melzi
- Ferry boat tickets are not included
Meeting Location
Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini
30, 22021 Bellagio CO, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Bellagio
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Villa Monastero
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-115714P11
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Varenna: private walking guided tour.
- Bellagio: guided walking tour with professional tour guide.
- Meals. Food and drink is not included.
- THIS IS NOT A PRIVATE BOAT TOUR! WE ARE CROSSING THE LAKE USING A PUBLIC FERRY BOAT! NOTE THIS!.
- Villa Monastero.
- I Giardini Di Villa Melzi.
- Ferry boat tickets are not included.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bellagio & Varenna, Lake Como, Private tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bellagio & Varenna, Lake Como, Private tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Varenna: private walking guided tour
- Bellagio: guided walking tour with professional tour guide
- MealsFood and drink is not included
- THIS IS NOT A PRIVATE BOAT TOUR! WE ARE CROSSING THE LAKE USING A PUBLIC FERRY BOAT! NOTE THIS!
- Villa Monastero
- I Giardini Di Villa Melzi
- Ferry boat tickets are not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
